Genesis 4:17-5:32

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Human Progress

• Social, Genesis 4:17.
• Agricultural,  Gen. 4:20.
• Artistic, Gen. 4:21.
• Industrial, Gen. 4:22.

The Humanists

• Insecurity, Gen. 4:13, 17.
• Sensuality, Gen 4:19-22.
• Brutality, Gen. 4:23-24.
• Self-sufficiency, Gen. 4:23-24.  
• Pride, Gen. 4:23-24.

The Faithful

• Worship, Gen. 4:26.
• Humility, Gen. 4:26.
• Responsibility, Gen. 4:25.
• Devotion, Gen. 5:18-24.

Keys for Understanding Scripture (and your world)

• Typologies in scripture:  Not allegories, simple, representative, true historic narrative with representative and prophetic value.
• The fallen nature of man:  His fear, insecurity, sinfulness, restlessness, corrupting affect on the world.
• The faithful remnant:  A faithful minority always endures fulfilling God’s purposes. 
• The line of Christ:  The promise endures, tracing the physical line all the way to Jesus Christ. 

Applications

• Stay faithful until the end.
• Do not be carried away by the cares of the world.
• Understand the nature of our gospel audience. 

See Also:  Matthew 19:4-6, 24:36-39; Hebrews 11; Romans 8:29; 1 Corinthians 1:2; 2 Corinthians 3:18.